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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

I hope that all of our families enjoyed a good start tothe school year. Our first three weeks have gone

very smoothly, although some parents reportedsome very tired children. This is to be expected aswe transition from holiday mode to the daily routineof school life.

FACTION CAPTAINS

Congratulations to Chloe & Billy (Red), Emily &Stephen (Green), Jessica & Taij (Blue) and Lilly &Ryan who were introduced at last Friday‘sassembly. The role of a faction captain comes with many

responsibilities.Set an example to all other students

Demonstrate pride in YPS

Demonstrate responsibility in a variety ofcircumstances and to also assume

responsibility when required Be polite and well -mannered at all times

Demonstrate respect for others and theirproperty

Follow school rules at all times

Speak confidently at a variety of eventsrepresenting YPS and school assemblies

Be available to assist with school organisedtasks.

I am sure these students will fulfil their role to thebest of their ability.

From the Principal’s Desk

Ya ka mia P r i ma r y Sc hoo l

Ne ws le t t e r

Volume 219 February 2016

Principal: Gary StenhouseDeputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Tristan MackenziePh: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350Email: [email protected]

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P&CI enjoyed attending this week‘s P&C meeting andmeeting all the hard working members who havetoiled very hard to contribute to Yakamia PS. TheP&C has achieved so much in the school over manyyears and continues to be a driving forcecoordinating a wonderful canteen and manyfundraising opportunities.I look forward to a positive and productive workingrelationship with the P&C. Congratulations to P&CPresident, Belinda Stonehouse and to all officebearers for 2016 – thank you for your commitmentto YPS. The newly elected committee consists of:

President - Belinda Stonehouse

Vice President - Gabby Dixon

Secretary - Jodie Wilkinson

Treasurer - Sandra Colmer

Executive Committee - Kirsty Pearce,Madeleine Burger, Lea Clarke

School Council Rep - Belinda Stonehouse

Canteen Committee - Lenka Wenbourne,Sandra Colmer, Kirsty Pearce, Lisa Manera,Helen Walmsley

Fundraising Committee - Madeleine Burger,Belinda Stonehouse, Tamara Gladish

Book Club - Renee Armstrong.

We are seeking a School Banking Officer, 2nd HandUniform Co -Ordinator and a Sports Rep.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARGES

We look forward to your support in paying thesevoluntary contributions – Kindergarten $50

Pre -Primary $60 Years 1 -6 $60

These funds will be used to provide additionalresources for all students.

An outline of possible charges for each year levelwas provided at the end of last year. Please use thisto anticipate educational expenses for the year.Charges will be collected at the time the particularevent, such as an excursion, occurs. If you have any queries on contributions andcharges, please contact the office. Payment can bemade by cash, cheque or bank deposit (BSB 016 -510 A/C 340823089). We do not have EFTPOSfacilities.

Last year Yakamia PS had a contribution rate of55%. I‘m sure we can improve in 2016. After all $60

per year is only $15 per term or $1.50 per week!Less than half a cup of coffee!!!

And you can………. Win back your Voluntary Contributions!

Pay your child‘s school fees before the end of Term1 and you will go into the raffle to win back themoney!

Three prizes are up for grabs. One entry is given toevery child who has paid. (i.e. a family with 3children attending YPS, will have 3 chances to win).

Thank you to the P&C for generously sponsoringthis idea.

Attendance at SchoolStudent attendance at school is very important.Every day and every lesson is important to yourchild‘s education. Please ensure your child is ontime and at school every day. Please notify the classteacher or the school if your child is going to be

absent.

FACTS ABOUT ATTENDANCE

1. To get the most out of school and learning,children need to attend school for at least 95% ofthe time—that is 19 out of every 20 days.

2. Regular attendance allows children to build upontheir learning and absorb it

3. Children who miss school in early years will have―learning gaps‖ that make learning later in life moredifficult.

4. Attending school regularly helps students developconfidence, social skills, resilience and teamwork—all great things for your child!

IMPORTANT THINGS A PARENT or CARER CANDO ABOUT IMPROVING ATTENDANCE

Make sure your child attends school on everypossible day

Make sure your child‘s school has all of yourcurrent contact details

Make sure you provide reasons for any

absences your child has

Arrange doctor and other appointmentsoutside of school hours


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Take holidays during school holiday times

Contact your child‘s school if you notice areluctance to go to school

Take an active and interested role in yourchild‘s education—learn with them!

Be a role model and stress the value ofcommitments and responsibility

School AssemblyThe first classroom presented school assembly for2016 will be held on Friday 26th February by MrParry‘s Year 4/5 class . All parents and friends arevery welcome.

New School Year Reminders

Update Information Please ensure the school has current informationregarding address, phone contact numbers, medicalconditions, custody advices, etc at all times.

Gary StenhousePrincipal



YUM M – Your School Canteen

We have variety of healthy food and snacks for every day (except Monday ) butdid you know about our Daily Specials and Meal Deals?

Tuesday only

Party Pie (max 2) $1.80 each Beef & Gravy Roll $3.80 Toastie, Popcorn & Smoothie $5.50 Wednesday only

Hot Dog $3.50 Puppy Dog $1.80 Cheese Burger & Salad $4.00 Mini Cheese Burger & Salad $2.20 Chicken sandwich, Slinky Apple & Water $5.50 Thursday only

Chicken Burger & Salad $4.50

Mini Chicken Burger & Salad $2.30 Pizza (ham, cheese, pineapple) $3.60 Macaroni Cheese or Lasagne, Watermelon & Water $5.50 Friday only

Pie $4.40 Party Pie (max 2) $1.80 each Sausage Roll $4.00 Yummy Drummies (max 2) $1.90 each

Order online or see Charmaine, Jayne or Kirsty at the counter. EFT postavailable. Please remember that we are closed on Monday.

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SCHOOL HEALTH NEWS 2016

Welcome to the 2016 school year for all studentsand their families.

The school community nurses role within schoolsare

To provide assessments of hearing, vision,weight/height/BMI and development, with parentconsent, for all children at school entry (kindy, pre -primary or year ones) and from year 2 to Year 7 on

parent/teacher request.

Health information, assistance with schoolhealth care plans

Training of school staff in health management(e.g. asthma friendly schools program, anaphylaxis

first aid)

General health promotion information and activities(e.g. Growth and development year 6, newsletterarticles).

If you would like to discuss any of the above oraccess a service please see reception staff for a

referral form (to be completed by the parent) or ringthe number below.

Karen Johnston - School Community Nurse

Monday and Tuesday on 98427564

‘Happiness is a Dry Bed’

Bedwetting is a common child hood problem thatcan be usually stopped.

Nocturnal Enuresis is the medical term used todescribe lack of bladder control at night in a personwho has reached an age at which control is to beexpected.

Bedwetting can cause stress for both children andparents. It is recommended to seek treatment

rather than thinking they will grow out of it as somenever do.

School Community nurses offer the Enuresis(Bedwetting) Program as recommended by PMH forchildren and young people from 6 years of age to 14years. This involves the use of a mat and alarm tohelp the person to wake when needing to go to thetoilet at night. The treatment is most likely to besuccessful if it is part of a supervised self - management program using reliable machines. Theprogram takes between 6 -8 weeks and involvesweekly contact with the School Community Nurse.There is no cost.

Is your child:

Wetting the bed more than twice per week

Dry during the day

between 6 and 14 years of age

motivated and wants to be dry at night.

For further details please contact your SchoolCommunity Nurse 98427564 or Great SouthernPopulation Health on 9842 7500

Do you have a child starting school this year?

Starting school is a big event for children and achange for the whole family. For useful informationand tips to help your child have a good start toschool, go to the KidsMatter website to watch thenew videos made especially for Australian parents - https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/families/starting -school .

Growth and Development

Uncomfortable broaching the subject? A usefulguide for parents developed by the WA HealthDepartment is ‗Talk Soon Talk Often‘. A copy can befound at - pmhttp://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Talk -soon -talk-often

School News


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YAKAMIA JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB

Soccer Season 2016 will begin after the April schoolholidays! We would love to see previous players and newplayers join in to give soccer a go. Girls and boys from Pre -Primary (must be 5 years old) to Year 6 are welcome toregister. All games are played on Saturdays at the NorthRoad soccer grounds. The fees this year are: MiniRoos Under 7 (PP -Yr1) $85

MiniRoos Under 8 - Under 11 (Yr2 -Yr5) $95

Junior League Under 12+ (Yr6) $110

Some families are eligible for assistance throughKIDSPORT. Go to www.clubsonline.dsr.wa.gov.au/kidsport **An online self - registration system is in place now. Pleasetry and attend any of the following dates to get informationon how to do this. Payment can be made in person oronline.**

Registration Dates:

Monday 29 th February 3pm – 3.30pm K- PP area

Friday 4 th March 3pm – 3.30pm K- PP area

Tuesday 8 th March 8.15am -9am School Hall

Thursday 10 th March 8.15am – 9am School Hall

Saturday 12 th March 9am – 12pm North Rd Soccer ClubRooms

Please register before or on the last registration day March12, and please contact me if you are unable to attend any ofthese dates.Parent volunteers are a vital part of soccer, especially tocoach or referee games. A free ‗Grassroots‘ 3 hour trainingcourse is available February 29 , 6 -9pm, and March 12 ,

which is a great introduction to coaching young age groups.No experience required!! Would love to hear from you if youare interested in coaching or refereeing your child‘s team. Lisa Manera 0439601295 [email protected]

Community News


Honour Certificate Recipients —12 February 2015

Room Name Room Name

12 Xavier

Emily-Rose

26 Asia

Geordie

13 Caleb

Aisha

32 Sam

Charmelle

14 Ella

Taylor

33 Evie H

Kaiden

15 Bella

Sean

34 Joshua

Lucy

21 Thomas

Amber

35 Aiden

Mitchell

22 Carlo

Maya

23 Ella

Eliza

24 Amy-LeeBryke Coo

25 Tyra

Kobi

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Little Seeds Surfing

After School SurfGroms; Fun in the surf for 5 - 12year olds. This is a progressive learning programthat includes lessons and games that teach watersafety and build confidence. There are 5 differentlevels to achieve, lots of rewards and games. It’s agreat way to make friends and grow your surf skills.

Tuesday's and Wednesday's after school; 3.30 –5.00

Boards and wetsuits are provided; you can add an

awesome surf pack when registering. Bookingsessential, programs and registration online atwww.surfgroms.com

If there is a date that doesn't suit you, pleasecontact me, I’m flexible with making it happen, itshard sometimes to load all possibilities into the web

page

For more information call Little Seeds Surf Coachingteam; Roz and Kylene 0427 413 627

Albany Ballroom Dance Studio

Kids classes started 4 February. Classes are:

Movement to Dance Kindy to 12 yrs, Friday‘s 4.30 -5.30pm

Medal Class 8yrs +, for those wanting to do gradings/medals, Friday‘s 4.30 -6.30pm

$8 per class or $15 for both.

For more information please contact Donna on0407 980 010. Held at the Albany Italian Club,

Albany Highway.

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Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by theschool. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to theschool community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity andorganisers for their child.

JOEYSCOUTS (6-

8 YRS)CUB SCOUTS (8-11 YRS)

SCOUTS (11-15 YRS )

DISCOVER SCOUTS

http://www.surfgroms.com/



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